Australian Skateboarding Magazine Summer 06

The Summer 2006 issue of emag magazine focuses on building skills from the basics to advanced tricks, offering a detailed guide for skaters of all levels. Featuring advice and insight from some of Australia’s top skaters—Jake Duncombe, Renton Millar, Pedro Day, Ben Gauci, Josh Rio, and Morgan Campbell—the issue serves as both a how-to manual and a source of inspiration.

It starts with fundamentals like the ollie, 50-50 grind, kickflip, and frontside boardslide, laying the groundwork for anyone looking to sharpen their technique. As the issue progresses, it dives into more technical territory with tricks like the 360 flip, nollie, switch heelflip, backside nosegrind pop-out, and smithgrinds on transition. Riders also break down challenging moves like the frontside bluntslide, backside decker, frontside noseblunt, and bigspin.

Beyond the trick tips, Knowledge Born offers skate wisdom and reflections on learning and progression. Transition skating gets special attention, with several tricks explained for ramps and bowls. Rounding it out are classic street staples like the kickflip noseslide, 5-0 revert, backside nollie flip, and frontside boneless.

The issue wraps with a giveaway section (Free Gear!!!) and a reminder to subscribe for future issues. On the cover, Aaron Nannup lands a smooth frontside nosegrind, while inside, Steve Terney locks in a clean backside tailslide, both captured in striking photos.